July 28, 2003

The Pleasure of Wine
by Jens Kliemann

From the Wine Country

A great wine list is like a work of art. It offers contrast, color, beauty and depth of character that invites endless interpretation. At John Ash & Co., every wine on our extensive list is selected to complement the food we serve.

Many of our wines are crafted by local winemakers whose vineyards share the land with the gardens and orchards that supply our chef with fresh fruits and vegetables. These wines offer a natural pairing with our flavorful Sonoma County cuisine. A great wine list also reveals a balance of style, vintages, wine regions, personality and, yes, opinion—some wines are on the list simply because we love them!


For me, the real fun is choosing wines that are unexpected;
wines from unique places or great estate wines.
And while
we're proud of our library wines, you don't have to order a
rare or exotic wine to experience the exhilaration of wine
and food pairing. John Ash & Co. offers wines that are both
wonderful and affordable.

Each week there are new wines by the bottle and glass—
all of them enhanced by food pairings from our menu.
New
wines are selected by our in-house tasting panel.
We meet regularly, gathering around the wines to talk
about them and taste them with our chef's dishes.
We believe this attention gives us the best chance at
creating the most compelling wine list in wine country.

Wines of Summer


Crisp Rosé -
boldly fruity, snappy wines that enhance the flavors of summer and refresh.

Sauvignon Blanc - vibrant herbal and tropical flavors in perfect balance to pair with our favorite dishes of the season.

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How many grapes in a bottle of wine?
One Acre of Land
Five tons of grapes
13 1/2 Barrels
797 Gallons
3,958 Bottles
15,940 Glasses
One Barrel of Wine
740 pounds of grapes
59 gallons of wine
24 1/2 cases
295 bottles
1,180 glasses
One Case of Wine
30 pounds of grapes
307 ounces of wine
12 bottles
48 glasses

One Bottle of Wine
2 1/2 pounds of grapes
25 1/2 ounces of wine
4 glasses

 

 

 

 

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